Happy Monday....moving a little slow this morning. Not just because its Monday, not just because I had a good time at the Cowboy game last night until late, not just because the holiday menu is getting the better of me and I'm not fueling the old machine well.....nope, just moving slow because that seems to be the M.O. lately. My cough is still lingering and I find I don't have my usual pep in my step but am on a mission this week to find it and bring it home!
I am leaving for Angel Fire, NM on Friday and have a list of things to do this week that scares me just looking at it! As a matter of fact, I did look at it and was immediately prompted to set it on the counter, fix a cup of coffee and write in my blog instead. Its too big, will take too long and I won't get it all done....so I don't start. Ha! Well, this delay is only temporary and once I am finished writing here I am off to work! Its still early and the day, week, remainder of the month and the remainder of the year are right in front of me. So, while updating my blog is not the first item on my list, it does bring me great joy and a bit of focus, I decided to start here.
I don't know too many people who fail to take some time at the holidays and the dawning of the new year to reflect upon their lives, their blessings, etc. I am sure they are out there....those who blow through this season with nary a thought of such things, but I don't know them....or on some level, do not want to. Its too precious a time and too important a reflection. As previously stated, I have obviously spent a great deal of time in reflection over the past several months so I think I've got that covered but it got me thinking about lists. Afterall, what good is reflection unless you take what you have reflected upon and do something with it.
To do lists, honey do lists, bucket list, wish lists, grocery list..........Franz Lizst (ha!)....there are several flavors. I have my to-do lists: Playtri, Family, House, Vacation--these are like operating manuals for the week. What needs to be done, by when, with whom, etc. Nothing very insightful...nothing too reflective....nothing too exciting. I am not crazy about these lists but they are necessary for my easily distracted brain....and keep me on task (for the most part) in my "jobs". I prefer to spend my time on the "good" lists.......
Wish list and bucket list---this is the good stuff! What are my wish list and bucket list items for 2012? Obviously Ironman! I was talking about Ironman last night and realized, almost all of my clients are competing in Ironman next year....and me too! Its an IRON year! What an adventure for us all to share. I would also like to be in a new house in 2012. I like my house but even with the attempts to put up some Christmas merriment, it just doesn't feel like my home. I am excited to get into a new place, albeit small, and make it my own--for the girls and I to put our own spin on it and have it the way we want it and like it. We have all come to realize, at this time, we don't need the space we have and are ready to downsize the square footage and upsize the warmth and love in our abode. I want to do a better job in 2012 being with friends and connecting with them. I have friends in DFW I don't spend nearly enough time with....I hope to remedy that this year. Time passes quickly and lives are busy...but a phone call or a quick visit often takes less time that updating your Facebook and far more rewarding. I am hoping for a simple year--with minimal chaos, minimal drama and a much slower pace. I am less concerned with where I go and more concerned with what I accomplish with myself, my family and my business. It will be a year of working hard and building new and exciting opportunities.
Over the holiday break I plan to formalize my "list"--the process of goal setting for the new year is actually a pretty fun one and I look forward to taking the time to do it. As for today....I need to get working on my Christmas card list.....perhaps this year I will actually send some.
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